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Stained Glass Snowflake

$115
Calendar Next available session starts Dec 11, 2026 at 6 pm
PGC 239

Learn the art of stained glass while creating your very own glass snowflake. Students will work with pre-cut glass, bevels and gems wrapping each component in metal to then join them together with molten solder. Use these dazzling snowflakes to decorate your home for the winter season or catch the light in your window all year round.

 

 

Blown Glass Optic Ornaments

$135
Calendar Next available session starts Dec 13, 2026 at 9 am
PGC 130 Give your handmade ornament a textured twist. In this introductory workshop, you will work with a skilled instructor to gather molten glass from the 2,100°F furnace, add color, and blow a bubble into the glass. Then, using a steel optic mold, you’ll create a beautifully patterned, raised texture that catches the light.

This workshop is a fun introduction to hot glassblowing. Each participant will make two textured ornaments, perfect for trimming the tree, gifting to someone special, or adding a little sparkle to your space all year long.

Flameworked Frit Pendants

$115
Calendar Next available session starts Dec 13, 2026 at 9:30 am

Ignite your creativity. In this introductory workshop, create a wearable glass pendant using a 3,000°F torch. Guided by a skilled instructor, learn torch basics and explore techniques like shaping and adding colorful glass frit to create swirling, one-of-a-kind designs. Add a handmade touch to your jewelry collection.

Bottle Stoppers

$115
Calendar Next available session starts Dec 13, 2026 at 12 pm

Top off your bottles with style. In this introductory workshop, melt and shape molten glass into custom bottle stoppers with a 3,000°F torch. Guided by a skilled instructor, learn torch basics and add color, texture, and details to create functional art for wine, oils, or decorative display. Impress your guests or give as a unique hand crafted gift.

 

 

Due to the nature of hot glass, your items will be available for pickup 5 days after your activity.

Flamecicles

$115
Calendar Next available session starts Dec 13, 2026 at 2:30 pm

PGC 171 Catch the winter light. In this introductory workshop, create shimmering glass flamecicles using a 3,000°F torch. Guided by a skilled instructor, learn torch basics and explore shaping techniques to pull and twist elegant frozen inspired forms. Fun to make, beautiful to hang, and perfect to keep or gift.

Fused Glass Ornaments

$115
Calendar Next available session starts Dec 13, 2026 at 3 pm
PGC 194 Celebrate the season with fused glass in this introductory workshop. Guided by a skilled instructor, you’ll explore the basics of fused glass, learn to cut and layer colorful sheet glass, frit (colored glass granules), and stringers (thin colored glass rods) to design your own luminous ornament.

Once your design is complete, we’ll fire it in the kiln to fuse all the pieces together into a one-of-a-kind work of glass art. Whether your style is festive, whimsical, modern, or classic, your finished ornament will catch the light beautifully for seasons to come. Perfect for gifting, hanging on the tree, or adding a little sparkle to your space all year long.

Due to the nature of hot glass, your items will be available for pickup 5 days after your activity.

Flameworked Turtles

$115
Calendar Next available session starts Dec 15, 2026 at 6 pm

Shell yeah. In this introductory workshop, create tiny turtles from molten glass using a 3,000°F torch. Guided by a skilled instructor, learn torch basics and add colors, texture, and personality. Add a loop or magnet to make them perfect to wear, share, or show off.

 

 

Due to the nature of hot glass, your items will be available for pickup 5 days after your activity.

Fused Glass Winter Dish

$115
Calendar Next available session starts Dec 15, 2026 at 6 pm

Turn sheets of glass into a sparkling, functional work of art. In this introductory workshop, you’ll learn to cut sheet glass into geometric shapes and combine them with frit (colored glass granules) and stringers (thin colored glass rods) to design a one-of-a-kind dish.

 

Once your design is complete, we’ll fire it in the kiln to fuse everything together and then shape it in a mold, creating a beautiful and functional piece. Perfect for holding spare change, serving small snacks, displaying jewelry, or simply adding a touch of glassy sparkle to your space.

 

 

Due to the nature of hot glass, your items will be available for pickup 5 days after your activity.





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